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Why do people spit on my car?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by FrancisK, Nov 6, 2021.

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  1. Boy Wonder

    Boy Wonder Karting

    May 23, 2014
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    Boulder, CO
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    Fred Wolf
    that's an extreme view,, only a fool would do that
     
  2. colombo2cam

    colombo2cam Formula Junior

    Jan 31, 2019
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    Ted
    I try not to try to judge others and/or their actions. I cannot possible know where they came from or their life experiences. To me my likes, what makes me happy, angry or bitter are justified. Are they to others? I just try to enjoy what I have for me. I have learned, the hard way, to take things of value to appropriate places at appropriate times. If someone acts improperly I just move on and if anything I get humbled and try to remember that I am lucky enough to have these things in my life, that they give me joy and have the ability to enjoy them. Life is short.
     
  3. WillskiGT

    WillskiGT Formula Junior

    Aug 12, 2017
    443
    Never had a negative interaction. Most people pretend they don't see it or simply ignore it.

    Those that do react are positive - thumbs up, "nice car", or if they are enthusiasts, ask if it's gated or not. Other than on track or in the mountains, I try to not drive like an *******, but it's an 18 year old 360 in black, so other than the loud Capristo exhaust, it does fly under the radar compared to, say, a Rosso Corsa 488 Pista.

    I don't drive it much A to B as I am too paranoid to leave it parked in random places. It's either in my driveway, office parking deck, valet at a restaurant, or parked at a friend's house. On the rare occasion when I drive it to a bar/restaurant without valet, it's parked where I can see it.
     
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  4. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 23, 2016
    2,277
    Central Texas
    In the rural areas, are you sure it's not dip? Took me a while to finally get used to everyone around me spitting dip into their cups or the ground.

    Seems a bit out of left field. Not sure if this is focused on the OP or Ferrari owners in general, but that's painting with a broad stroke. Many people have posted on this forum about wanting to keep a low profile because they're uncomfortable with the attention.
     
  5. Dolcevita

    Dolcevita Formula 3
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jul 5, 2011
    1,467
    Ontario, Canada
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    Craig
    Oh. I thought it was Purchase & Repair :D
     
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  6. paulchua

    paulchua Cat Herder
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 1, 2013
    16,385
    Menlo Park, CA
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    Paul Chua
    3 things.

    1) Smoking can create a lot of spit, especially heavy smokers
    2) Chewing tobacco
    3) Illness
     
  7. Turbopanzer

    Turbopanzer F1 World Champ

    Oct 2, 2011
    11,120
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    Panzer
    Been to Philadelphia lately? :D
     
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  8. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Had someone spit on my 360 once at a convenience store. I had left the window cracked open, and he gave it his best shot to get it in the window, but missed low, thankfully. **** happens, people can be jealous or whatever, just chalk it up for what it is, someone being a jerk and move on.

    Oh, and keep this and a couple of microfiber towels in the trunk.

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    Problem solved.

    D
     
  9. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Um no, that's what Porsche's are for. :D

    D
     
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  10. DrewH

    DrewH F1 World Champ
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    Nov 4, 2003
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    Vancouver, BC Canada
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    Andrew
    Had someone spit on my Ferrari when it was parked somewhere. My dad got his Rolls Royce spit on while he was driving a couple of times. He was old. No one tried that with me driving.
     
  11. DrewH

    DrewH F1 World Champ
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    Nov 4, 2003
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    Andrew
    Wow, are you ever missing out……lol.
     
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